Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Malvales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rostellatus
ID:
723679

Status:
valid

Authors:
Guill. & Perr.

Source:
cmp

Year:
1831

Citation Micro:
Fl. Seneg. Tent. : 55 (1831)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000723012



Common Names

  • Rostellatus Hibiscus
  • Rostellatu Hibiscus
  • Hibiscus rostellatus


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Synonyms

  • Abelmoschus rostellatus Walp. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus furcellatoides Hochr. [unknown]
  • Hibiscus rostellatus congolanus Hauman [unknown]

Description

Hibiscus rostellatus (also called Beaked Hibiscus, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub with large, showy, yellow flowers. It is native to tropical regions of Africa, and is commonly found in moist and wet habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Hibiscus rostellatus is used in traditional medicine, as a dye, and as an ornamental plant. It is also used to make tea, jams, and jellies.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Hibiscus rostellatus var. goossensii Hauman
Hibiscus rostellatus var. sudanensis (Hochr.) Hauman

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Hibiscus rostellatus has white or pink flowers with yellow centers and a red stigma. Its seeds are small, round and black. Its seedlings have oval-shaped, dark green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Hibiscus rostellatus can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from mature stems and planted in a moist, well-drained soil mix. Both methods should be kept in a warm, sunny location and watered regularly.

Where to Find Hibiscus rostellatus

Hibiscus rostellatus is native to Mexico and can be found in the tropical dry forests of Jalisco.

Hibiscus rostellatus FAQ

What is the scientific name of Hibiscus rostellatus?

Hibiscus rostellatus

What is the common name of Hibiscus rostellatus?

Rostellatus Hibiscus

What is the natural habitat of Hibiscus rostellatus?

Hibiscus rostellatus is native to tropical and subtropical regions of India, Sri Lanka, and Malaysia.

Species in the Hibiscus genus

Hibiscus cabralensis, Hibiscus mariae, Hibiscus acetosella, Hibiscus aethiopicus, Hibiscus ahlensis, Hibiscus amambayensis, Hibiscus amazonicus, Hibiscus ambovombensis, Hibiscus andersonii, Hibiscus andongensis, Hibiscus aneuthe, Hibiscus angolensis, Hibiscus ankaramyensis, Hibiscus aphelus, Hibiscus apodus, Hibiscus aponeurus, Hibiscus arenicola, Hibiscus argutus, Hibiscus arnhemensis, Hibiscus articulatus, Hibiscus australensis, Hibiscus austrinus, Hibiscus bacalusius, Hibiscus benguellensis, Hibiscus bequaertii, Hibiscus berberidifolius, Hibiscus bicalyculatus, Hibiscus bifurcatus, Hibiscus biseptus, Hibiscus boranensis, Hibiscus boryanus, Hibiscus brachychlaenus, Hibiscus brachysiphonius, Hibiscus brackenridgei, Hibiscus brennanii, Hibiscus bricchettii, Hibiscus burtt-davyi, Hibiscus byrnesii, Hibiscus caesius, Hibiscus calcicola, Hibiscus calodendron, Hibiscus calyphyllus, Hibiscus cannabinus, Hibiscus castroi, Hibiscus ceratophorus, Hibiscus cerradoensis, Hibiscus chancoae, Hibiscus chrysochaetus, Hibiscus citrinus, Hibiscus clayii,

Species in the Malvaceae family

Abelmoschus angulosus, Abelmoschus caillei, Abelmoschus crinitus, Abelmoschus esculentus, Abelmoschus ficulneus, Abelmoschus hostilis, Abelmoschus magnificus, Abelmoschus manihot, Abelmoschus moschatus, Abelmoschus muliensis, Abelmoschus sagittifolius, Abelmoschus enbeepeegearensis, Abroma augustum, Abutilon abutiloides, Abutilon affine, Abutilon alii, Abutilon amplum, Abutilon andrewsianum, Abutilon andrieuxii, Abutilon anglosomaliae, Abutilon angulatum, Abutilon anodoides, Abutilon appendiculatum, Abutilon arenarium, Abutilon arequipense, Abutilon auritum, Abutilon austroafricanum, Abutilon badium, Abutilon balansae, Abutilon bastardioides, Abutilon benedictum, Abutilon berlandieri, Abutilon bidentatum, Abutilon bracteosum, Abutilon buchii, Abutilon burandtii, Abutilon bussei, Abutilon californicum, Abutilon calliphyllum, Abutilon carinatum, Abutilon coahuilae, Abutilon commutatum, Abutilon cryptopetalum, Abutilon cuspidatum, Abutilon densiflorum, Abutilon dinteri, Abutilon dispermum, Abutilon divaricatum, Abutilon dugesii, Abutilon durandoi,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-2850453: Based on the initial data import
George Samuel Perrottet (1790-1870): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Perr.' in the authors string.
Jean Baptiste Antoine Guillemin (1796-1842): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Guill.' in the authors string.